Injured shuttle astronaut replaced six weeks before launch[ Wed, 19 Jan 2011 16:42:24 PST ]With launch just six weeks away, NASA has replaced one of the shuttle Discovery's crew members because of a weekend bicycle accident, naming a veteran spacewalker to keep the flight on track for launch Feb. 24.

Spotify signs U.S. deal with Sony[ Wed, 19 Jan 2011 17:05:20 PST ]Music-streaming service would need to sign more label deals before a U.S. launch, but Sony partnership is a significant step in that direction.

Report finds smart-grid security lacking[ Wed, 19 Jan 2011 17:30:16 PST ]GAO report says smart meters lack strong security architecture and features for detecting and analyzing cyberattacks.

Study: Young kids better with tech than 'life skills'[ Wed, 19 Jan 2011 17:55:35 PST ]A study of online moms finds that young children have better tech skills than "life skills."

Google Voice ports your own number for $20[ Wed, 19 Jan 2011 20:42:47 PST ]If the thought of getting a new cell phone number has deterred you from signing on to Google Voice, a new $20 porting fee may make you change your mind.

Why Facebook wants your phone number[ Tue, 18 Jan 2011 16:43:55 EST ]Facebook wants your address and mobile phone number.

Starbucks accepting mobile payments[ Wed, 19 Jan 2011 07:40:13 EST ]Nearly 6,800 company-operated Starbucks stores in the U.S. will begin accepting mobile payments Wednesday.

1.78 million Facebook users may die in 2011[ Wed, 19 Jan 2011 08:03:06 EST ]Does Facebook really have more than 500 million "active" users?

Solar-powered 'smart' roads could zap snow, ice[ Wed, 19 Jan 2011 10:59:29 EST ]The mayors of New York and Atlanta, Georgia, suffered stinging criticism for their handling of recent winter storms, but in the near future, technology could clear city streets of ice and snow -- by simply melting it away.

Dog was American's best friend 9,400 years ago[ Wed, 19 Jan 2011 11:29:54 GMT ]Nearly 10,000 years ago, man's best friend provided protection and companionship — and an occasional meal.

Nintendo 3DS launching on March 27 for $250[ Wed, 19 Jan 2011 16:02:03 GMT ]Nintendo has announced that it will begin selling the new Nintendo 3DS handheld gaming device on March on 27th and that it will carry a price tag of $249.99.

Mammoth resurrection on the way?[ Tue, 18 Jan 2011 19:53:52 GMT ]Cosmic Log: An advance in cloning technology could give rise to a resurrected woolly mammoth within the next five years, according to a Japanese-led research team.

Cosmic Log: Virgin Galactic changes its accent[ Wed, 19 Jan 2011 04:04:32 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Virgin Galactic may be funded by a British billionaire, but the company's new president emphasizes the private space effort's "Made in America" stamp.

Pre-caffeine: Playboy for iPad, cash for cats[ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on Apple, the Internet and geek culture.

Apple execs must read Playboy for the articles[ Wed, 19 Jan 2011 07:46:01 PST ]Facebook readjusts its privacy options, Starbucks is accepting mobile phone payments, and Playboy is bringing its full catalog of magazines to the iPad, mysteriously offering nudity normally forbidden on the device.

Key Microsoft Kinect researcher jumps to Google[ Wed, 19 Jan 2011 07:58:15 PST ]Johnny Chung Lee, a researcher in Microsoft's Applied Sciences group and a key player in the development of Kinect, has gone to Google.

Verizon offers $200 gift card to certain iPhone adopters[ Wed, 19 Jan 2011 08:13:58 PST ]Customers who bought a phone between November 26 and January 10 but now want the iPhone are eligible for a $200 gift card, but they'll still have to pay the nonsubsidized price for an iPhone.

Uncensored Playboy to hit iPad in March, says Hef[ Wed, 19 Jan 2011 08:28:30 PST ]Founder and bon vivant Hugh Hefner promises to deliver the full catalog of the men's magazine, from the 1953 debut onward, in all its glory.

Microsoft prepping Kinect drivers, SDK for Windows?[ Wed, 19 Jan 2011 08:53:04 PST ]A report from WinRumors says Microsoft is preparing drivers and a SDK for developers to create software that lets Kinect motion sensor work with Windows-based PCs.

Why Facebook wants your phone number[ Tue, 18 Jan 2011 16:43:55 EST ]Facebook wants your address and mobile phone number.

Starbucks accepting mobile payments[ Wed, 19 Jan 2011 07:40:13 EST ]Nearly 6,800 company-operated Starbucks stores in the U.S. will begin accepting mobile payments Wednesday.

1.78 million Facebook users may die in 2011[ Wed, 19 Jan 2011 08:03:06 EST ]Does Facebook really have more than 500 million "active" users?

Solar-powered 'smart' roads could zap snow, ice[ Wed, 19 Jan 2011 10:59:29 EST ]The mayors of New York and Atlanta, Georgia, suffered stinging criticism for their handling of recent winter storms, but in the near future, technology could clear city streets of ice and snow -- by simply melting it away.

Dog was American's best friend 9,400 years ago[ Wed, 19 Jan 2011 11:29:54 GMT ]Nearly 10,000 years ago, man's best friend provided protection and companionship — and an occasional meal.

Nintendo 3DS launching on March 27 for $250[ Wed, 19 Jan 2011 16:02:03 GMT ]Nintendo has announced that it will begin selling the new Nintendo 3DS handheld gaming device on March on 27th and that it will carry a price tag of $249.99.

Mammoth resurrection on the way?[ Tue, 18 Jan 2011 19:53:52 GMT ]Cosmic Log: An advance in cloning technology could give rise to a resurrected woolly mammoth within the next five years, according to a Japanese-led research team.

Cosmic Log: Virgin Galactic changes its accent[ Wed, 19 Jan 2011 04:04:32 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Virgin Galactic may be funded by a British billionaire, but the company's new president emphasizes the private space effort's "Made in America" stamp.

Pre-caffeine: Playboy for iPad, cash for cats[ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on Apple, the Internet and geek culture.

Yandex search: Revenue up 43 percent in '10[ Wed, 19 Jan 2011 06:03:51 PST ]The Russian search engine says better search-engine quality and the revival of small-business advertising led to improved financial results.

Apple execs must read Playboy for the articles[ Wed, 19 Jan 2011 07:46:01 PST ]Facebook readjusts its privacy options, Starbucks is accepting mobile phone payments, and Playboy is bringing its full catalog of magazines to the iPad, mysteriously offering nudity normally forbidden on the device.

Key Microsoft Kinect researcher jumps to Google[ Wed, 19 Jan 2011 07:58:15 PST ]Johnny Chung Lee, a researcher in Microsoft's Applied Sciences group and a key player in the development of Kinect, has gone to Google.

Verizon offers $200 gift card to certain iPhone adopters[ Wed, 19 Jan 2011 08:13:58 PST ]Customers who bought a phone between November 26 and January 10 but now want the iPhone are eligible for a $200 gift card, but they'll still have to pay the nonsubsidized price for an iPhone.

Uncensored Playboy to hit iPad in March, says Hef[ Wed, 19 Jan 2011 08:28:30 PST ]Founder and bon vivant Hugh Hefner promises to deliver the full catalog of the men's magazine, from the 1953 debut onward, in all its glory.

Why Facebook wants your phone number[ Tue, 18 Jan 2011 16:43:55 EST ]Facebook wants your address and mobile phone number.

Starbucks accepting mobile payments[ Wed, 19 Jan 2011 07:40:13 EST ]Nearly 6,800 company-operated Starbucks stores in the U.S. will begin accepting mobile payments Wednesday.

1.78 million Facebook users may die in 2011[ Wed, 19 Jan 2011 08:03:06 EST ]Does Facebook really have more than 500 million "active" users?

Solar-powered 'smart' roads could zap snow, ice[ Wed, 19 Jan 2011 10:59:29 EST ]The mayors of New York and Atlanta, Georgia, suffered stinging criticism for their handling of recent winter storms, but in the near future, technology could clear city streets of ice and snow -- by simply melting it away.

Facebook won't share phone numbers & addresses[ Tue, 18 Jan 2011 16:34:33 GMT ]Facing an onslaught of backlash, Facebook quickly rescinded an option that allowed third party applications to request mobile phone numbers and addresses of its users.

Video: 'LittleBigPlanet' a tooth decaying level of cute[ Fri, 14 Jan 2011 23:51:40 GMT ]"LittleBigPlanet 2" is exactly where 2D platformers should be. The story levels are fun, the new gadgets useful, and the new tools for building your own personal levels are better than ever. Msnbc.com's Todd Kenreck gives it an 8 out of 10. (msnbc.com)

Your tweets are free advertising for 'Dead Space 2'[ Tue, 18 Jan 2011 19:35:15 GMT ]Gamers moms may hate the "Your Mom Hates Dead Space 2" advertising campaign but Twitter users are eating it up — and shilling the game for free — on Twitter's promoted hashtag game.

Your mama plays 'Dead Space 2'[ Tue, 18 Jan 2011 21:51:33 GMT ]I've got my mom jeans in a pinch thanks to the new "Your Mom Hates This" advertising campaign EA is using to promote their forthcoming "Dead Space 2" game. That’s because this gamer and mom is tired of seeing video game marketing campaigns treat those of us who’ve given birth or adopted a child like gaming numbskulls.

Mammoth resurrection on the way?[ Tue, 18 Jan 2011 19:53:52 GMT ]Cosmic Log: An advance in cloning technology could give rise to a resurrected woolly mammoth within the next five years, according to a Japanese-led research team.

Sony Ericsson sues Clearwire over logo[ Tue, 18 Jan 2011 15:00:00 PST ]Sony Ericsson filed a lawsuit against Clearwire on Friday for infringing on its trademark and copyright.

Tesla Model S Alpha shows off for the camera[ Tue, 18 Jan 2011 15:35:00 PST ]Tesla releases video footage featuring an Alpha mule of its upcoming Model S electric sedan.

As claims against Nvidia begin, what settlement means[ Tue, 18 Jan 2011 16:49:43 PST ]Claims can now be filed against Nvidia for defective graphics processors. This follows more than two years of payouts by Nvidia to PC makers, who have been separately repairing laptops with defective Nvidia graphics chips.

Apple COO: We're 'very confident' in Apple's future[ Tue, 18 Jan 2011 17:21:01 PST ]A day after Apple announced Steve Jobs' medical leave, on an earnings call to report the company's best financial performance ever, Tim Cook assures analysts and investors that Jobs' "culture of innovation" will continue at the company.

Microsoft's new home page goes 'Metro'[ Tue, 18 Jan 2011 18:01:20 PST ]Microsoft is testing a new version of its site that may look familiar to Windows Phone 7 users.

Weekends, holidays ripe for bad tech news[ Tue, 18 Jan 2011 09:33:25 EST ]Happy holiday! Now, here's some bad news.

Street artist Banksy to be unmasked via eBay?[ Tue, 18 Jan 2011 09:07:15 EST ]UK artist Banksy, he of the guerilla techniques and ever-increasing popularity, is about to be unceremoniously identified to the highest bidder in an eBay auction, which ends about 36 hours from now.

Why Facebook wants your phone number[ Tue, 18 Jan 2011 16:43:55 EST ]Facebook wants your address and mobile phone number.